Lot 70: An Indian Sikh Portrait of a Sikh Nobleman...
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An Indian Sikh Portrait of a Sikh Nobleman Reading a Book, 19th Century. –
A seated portrait of a Sikh nobleman or scholar, depicted in profile, wearing a vibrant yellow turban and a dark robe over white garments. The figure is shown reading a green-bound book while seated in a European-style armchair with purple and green upholstery. The setting is a structured interior featuring dark grey wood-panelled walls, draped pink curtains, and a central window opening onto a lush green landscape. To the left, a low table holds a metal ewer and a glass; to the right, a small circular table supports another book and a decorative vase. The work is executed in opaque watercolour. The composition reflects the 19th-century synthesis of traditional Indian miniature techniques with Western perspective and furniture.
Approximately 30.2 x 23.5cm
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